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Air Travel News

Here’s Why You Need to Know What Type of Plane You’ll Fly On—And How to Find Out

You can see the plane’s manufacturer and model number before you even book your ticket.

September 29, 2026 03:52 AM

Ramsey Qubein

Exterior view of Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Voyager surrounded by water and a snowy and icy cliff in the background

Expedition Cruises

6 Best Antarctica Cruises, Including Women-Only and Scientist-Led Journeys, and Trips That Skip Drake Passage

September 28, 2026 06:48 PM

Jeri Clausing

Hotels

This Maximalist NYC Hotel Costs More Than $1,000 a Night. Is It Worth It?

September 28, 2026 04:27 PM

Chris Dong

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Air Travel News

American Is Retiring International First Class. I Flew Its New Top Tier to Find Out What Will Replace It

September 25, 2026 07:05 PM

Cat Sposato

Shrimp, mussels, and other seafoods in a bed of yellow rice and peas.

Food + Drink

15 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them

September 25, 2026 06:06 PM

Amaia Porteiro

A picturesque view of Peel marina and town on the Isle of Man, showcasing the coastline

Outdoor Adventure

On the Isle of Man, a 100-Mile Coastal Hike Links Castles, Viking Crosses, and Seal Coves

September 25, 2026 02:00 PM

Indi Bains

The Six Sisters Suite at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel with three large beds with bright pink cushioned headboards, a golden chandelier, and green and blue chaises at the foot of the beds

Hotel News + Openings

Dolly Parton’s New Nashville Hotel Opens September 29 With Themed Suites, Live Music, and a Museum

September 25, 2026 01:23 PM

Sophie Friedman

Family Travel

These Epic Family Vacations Turn Your Kid’s Passions Into Real-Life Adventures

December 11, 2025 02:42 PM

Ashlea Halpern

Castle of Torrechiara in Italy. Aerial view

Hiking + Cycling

This 93-Mile Italian Hike Leads to Medieval Monasteries—and Lunches Cooked by Nuns

December 11, 2025 01:02 PM

Alessio Perrone

Long, wide tunnel walkway at airport with blue and purple lighting and passengers, plus moving walkways on each side

Longreads

People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical

December 11, 2025 11:02 AM

Heather Radke

A staircase with blue railing and photographs lining the wall in the foreground and a check-in desk in the background with a sign that says "just ask" above it at the new JetBlue lounge at JFK

Air Travel News

We Got a Sneak Peek of JetBlue’s First-Ever Airport Lounge—Here’s What We Loved (and Didn’t)

December 11, 2025 08:26 AM

Chris Dong

Cruise

The “Secret” Cruises That Will Bring You to Off-the-Beaten-Path Ports

December 10, 2025 05:30 PM

Jeri Clausing

Large numbers of orange- and rust-colored hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah blanketed in snow

December 10, 2025 01:11 PM

Bailey Berg

Rendering: Zannier Bendor - Soukana Pool - © Zannier Hotels

Hotel News + Openings

Once a Riviera Icon, This Private French Island Is About to Be Reborn

December 10, 2025 11:39 AM

Mary Winston Nicklin

Millions of participants gather at Times Square in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Holiday Travel

7 Festive Places to Visit for New Year’s Celebrations

December 10, 2025 03:56 AM

Lottie Gross

Epic Trips

On This Remote Canadian Island, There Are More Wild Horses Than Humans

December 9, 2025 10:31 AM

Jennifer Hope Choi

A red train curves among the Alps on n a sunny winter day

Train Travel

8 Exciting New Sleeper Train Routes Launching Across Europe

December 8, 2025 06:16 PM

Sophie Friedman

Aerial view of St Regis Bora Bora with mountains rising out of turquoise water in the distance

Loyalty + Rewards

Psst. You Don’t Have to Use a Credit Card to Earn Travel Rewards

December 8, 2025 03:16 PM

Katherine Fan

River Cruises

The European Christmas Market Cruise With All the Holiday Charm but Fewer Crowds

December 8, 2025 11:52 AM

Danielle Hallock

White woman in a red dress with white sneakers and a red and white suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

370,000 Redditors Want You to Travel With One Bag. Here’s How to Do It.

December 8, 2025 05:20 AM

Mae Hamilton

The Frank Gehry–designed Fondation Louis Vuitton is hosting two major exhibits featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat and Egon Schiele this fall.

Art + Architecture

9 Iconic Frank Gehry–Designed Buildings You Can Visit

December 5, 2025 05:42 PM

Mae Hamilton

Left: Aqva aerial view; right: sailing to Burano

Hotel News + Openings

A New Floating Hotel in Venice Brings Guests to Lesser-Explored Areas of the Famed Italian City

December 5, 2025 03:25 PM

Jenn Rice

Surfer with a surfboard goes into the ocean in winter in the background of mountains. Flakstad, Lofoten islands/Norway - 04 may 2019

Winter Sports

Après Ski on a Beach? 10 Places Where You Can Hit the Slopes and Sand in the Same Day

December 5, 2025 03:01 PM

Andy Cochrane

PUBLIC Hotel - the roof exterior during the day

Hotels

16 Stylish New York City Hotels With Rooms Starting Under $300 a Night

December 5, 2025 09:55 AM

Nicholas DeRenzo

Aerial view of a series of pools flanked by palm trees and winding paths situated along the coast at the VidantaWorld resort and entertainment complex in Nuevo Vallarta

Hotel News + Openings

Can a Theme Park Be Luxurious and Uncrowded? A New VidantaWorld Park in Mexico Aims to Prove It Can

December 4, 2025 05:29 PM

Meagan Drillinger

Left: Zion National Park; right: Arches National Park

National Parks

Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks

December 4, 2025 02:51 PM

Francesca Krempa

A lit-up glamping tent beneath a night sky with the milky way visible

National Parks

Upgrade Your National Park Getaway With These 8 Gorgeous Glamping Escapes

December 4, 2025 08:28 AM

Brooke Vaughan

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path

December 4, 2025 07:16 AM

A person walking along One&Only Moonlight Basin's indoor pool with wood paneling and modern loungers lining one side of the pool and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the surrounding trees along the other two sides

Hotel News + Openings

A Sprawling Spa, Heated Gondola, and Private Alpine Lakes—a New One&Only Brings Resort Luxury to Montana

December 3, 2025 06:09 PM

Bailey Berg

A street-view shot of Times Square with cars and yellow taxis and billboard in the background

Where to Travel Next

Times Square Is Not Just for Tourists: A Surprising Guide to New York City’s Most Polarizing Neighborhood

December 3, 2025 10:36 AM

Nicholas DeRenzo

Jagged mountain peaks in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming with a reflecting pool of water in the foreground and pine trees bordering the image

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